28 Reviews and Extracts. 
Iraudsonie Tulip is in the possession of W. Strong Esq., Albion Cottag-e, Brook 
Green, where it is supposed to have been raised from seed, the colours are yellow 
variegated with a vehetty brown. Lady Haggerston's F'mk, Did/it/ius PliDjiurius, 
var. Haggersivii/ ; — the dravviug of this was taken at the nursury of Mr. Davy, 
King's Road, is well worth cultivating. — petals white, edged with a velvetty 
purple. Nestor Ranunculus, RamUicutus Ankificiis vur, Nesturi; — the flowers of 
this variety are very double and handsomely formed, consisting of several circles 
of petals, of a bright yellow edged with dark purple, and is in the collection of 
L. Weltje, Esq. of Kensington. 
6. — The Botanic Gardex, &c. by B. Mauxd, F.L.S. in small 4to 
Monthly. Large paper, ly.6d.; small, Is. 
No. 77, FOR May, contains, 
Linaria Alphia, Alpine Toad-flax ; — a neat trailing perennial, growing about 
six inches high, suited for rock-work, and in a south aspect will bear the severest 
winter, it flowers from July to September. Du/dkt Siiperfluu, Crimsom Globe- 
flowered vaiietj'; — this is a most splendid flower, it grows to the height of about 
five feet and is indispensable to those who are choice in their collection, Dictdm- 
nf(s Frajcme/l(t,}ied Fraxinella ; — this plant is so well known to all who are 
conversant with herbaceous plants, that it is unnecessary to give any description. 
Mimulns LfdcNt; Spotted Yellow Monkey-Flower; — this variety delights in a 
watery situation, and has therefore been called M. Rivtddris; the gay appearance 
of its flowers give it a sufficient recommendation, being a bright yellow with a rich 
brown spot on the lip, which greatly adds to its beauty. 
No. 78, FOR JCNE, CONTAINS, 
P/ilfjj' P/'loaa, Ilairy-leaved Phlox ; — a handsome perennial, a native of North 
America, bearing rose-coloured flowers, and was introduced in 1759, its name is 
derived from a Greek word signifying flame, which was given by Linnaeus to this 
family of plants in lieu of Li/c/uiide(t. Luphms Perennii; Perennial Lupin ; 
this plant is so well known that a description would be unnecessary 5 its height is 
two feet, is a native of North America, introduced in 1658 ; its name is derived 
from the Latin word liqnis, (a wolf,) from its over-running and destroying the soil, 
or from the Greek lupe, signifying grief, from some fancied property by vvhich 
it produces sadness of countenance. Pd'ott/'u Ediilif, var. niiitlcji. Eatable Pie- 
ony; — this species has flowered of a white and faint blush colour, from which it 
has been called Albijldru, its roots are made use of in its native soil ; it grows 
about two feet high, and is a native of Siberia, and was introduced in 1784 : its 
generic name is derived from Pteon, a fabulous physician of the ancients, Betoii- 
ica Licuna, Hoary Betony ; — this plant was introduced in 1759 from Italy, it 
grows to the height of about nine inches, its generic name Beionicii, is a corruption 
from J'ettonica, which originated in Vettones, an ancient people of Spain, who 
according to Pliny, first noticed its virtues. 
7, — Flora and Pomona, By C, INIc.Intosh, CM., &c., monthly 
numbers, 8vo. colom*ed. Is. 8d. 
Part 19, for May, contains, 
The Jlldte Hau'thornden or Hairfliorndcuii Apple ; — so called from having its 
origin in the neighbourhood of a village of that name, about nine miles from Edin- 
burgh. The original tree or one of its early scions is said to exist there now, in a 
garden where was the residence and birth-place of Drummond the poet ; it is an 
excellent apple for culinary purposes, and a profuse bearer, the colour is a very 
delicate pale green, with a tint of carmine towards the sun; it ripens about the 
